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Yes it worked. I do keep peeking. I have one with a tail out of 10. 5 seeds of each variety. 48 hours so far.
I gave up years ago with those seeds. (dated 2006 so not that old).
I expect a few more and will add to a weekend planted cell tray tonight.

That's good, I'm sure more will sprout yet. Nothing to lose by trying either. Of course fresh seed always grows best but old tomato seed often germinates well when stored properly.
K

These photos are really encouraging -- I managed to germinate a 10-year-old seed for a variety I really wanted to try (Black Pear, generously provided by ALittleSalt). It took more than 10 days to germinate and it's still tiny, but today I saw true leaves forming. Hopeful!

Thanks Darin, they are my special pets at the moment, far ahead of most others planted at the normal time. I hope to have some seed for those who grow in the fall who are interested, and I am looking forward to some early big ones in June
KarenO